Susan E. Mead, M.H.
Incorporated
Medical Herbalist

Email Susan E. Mead, M.H. at herbalist@susanemead.com for a quick, free mini-consultation.

Premenopause/Menopause Symptoms

MEMORY PROBLEMS

Many women report increased forgetfulness and 'fuzzy thinking' during premenopause. It's normal to have trouble concentrating or to do things like putting your keys in the refrigerator, not unlike the postpartum mother who suddenly feels incapable of thinking straight. The difference between the postpartum period and premenopause is that during this mid-life transition we are giving birth to ourselves. It can feel like your well-developed left brain is taking a nap, but in doing so, you're able to more fully develop your intuition and become more aware of previously-suppressed emotions.

Again, this may be your body's way of asking you to take more time for your self. Rather than being selfish, self care actually recharges you to be a more patient partner and parent. And since the best sermon is a good example, you'll be modeling for your children the very thing that may make their whole life a better experience.

Try not to worry about the forgetfulness that is common during premenopause. You may need to write things down more to help you stay on track, but remember - everything's temporary! I love what Christian Northrup, M.D. says in The Wisdom of Menopause about this being the time for our brains to go through some rewiring for a whole new way of thinking. Spend some time with the Grandmothers for reassurance that this is true.

QUICK TIPS

• A quality natural progesterone cream can help you get back some of your focus when you feel like you're getting Alzheimer's.
• Ginkgo and sage are plants which can help with memory loss. Susun Weed reminds us that one who is wise is a sage. To burn sage is to clear the air, paving the way for better thinking and greater focus. But limit your use of it if you have dry mouth or very dry vaginal tissues. CAUTION: Ginkgo is a medium-strength herb so should only be taken 5 days per week or in combination with other herbs. It can also interfere with blood-thinning drugs.

For more specific suggestions and dosages consider an herbal phone consultation with Ms. Mead, click here for more information on herbal consultations and to contact Ms. Mead.

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The Path to Better Living

You have already taken the first step on your journey.  I work directly with you to uncover the sources of your body's imbalance and create remedies to restore, rejuvenate, and heal.

1. We'll begin by filling out your Health History Form, to determine the best approach for your personal needs.  Download a PDF file of the form here.  If you do not have downloading capabilities, contact me and I will mail it to you promptly. 
    

2. Once you have filled out the appropriate information, send me the form, via email or snail mail, along with a recent photograph of yourself. 
    

3. We will next engage in a one-on-one private consultation, either in person or over the phone, where I can pinpoint the right herbal remedies and lifestyle changes for you.  For pricing, see my Herbal Consultations page.
    

4. I then create for you a customized health plan which will include suggestions for diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes that will work in conjunction with a specially formulated herbal remedy that I design to target your personal needs.  Potential herb/drug interactions are taken into consideration.
    

5. Many patients begin treatment with one pound of dried herbs selected from my personal pharmacy, which you will enjoy as a strong tea known as an herbal infusion.  But most remedies are supplied in tincture form, with only a teaspoon or two per day needed to make it easy for you.
    

6. Approximately 80-85% of clients start seeing positive results within 2-4 weeks, often in just a few days.
    

7. I will continue to communicate with you via phone or email consultations, and we will work together to help you re-create the strongest, healthiest body possible.  In the case of chronic ailments, you may need to allow one month of treatment for each year you have had the problem. But you should see at least a 10% improvement in the first few weeks.

Begin Your Journey Now

Contact me or download the Health History Form now so we can move on to the next step to making you feel better, mind, body, and soul. 

To your health,

Susan E. Mead, M.H.

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